Author : Hilary Patel
Publisher : Heinemann Educational Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 21,88 MB
Release : 1997
Category : English fiction
ISBN : 9780435124809
A collection of stories from other cultures and traditions. The stories have been chosen for their suitability for GCSE pupils. Each one is supported by information about the author and the cultural context of the story, as well as activities and suggested coursework assignments.
Author : Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher : Heinemann Educational Publishers
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 20,47 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Legends
ISBN : 9780435124649
This selection of 16 Greek myths provides tales of adventure, courage and mystery. Geraldine McCaughrean's re-telling makes them accessible for Key Stage 3 pupils.
Author : William Kamkwamba
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 38,6 MB
Release : 2015-02-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1101637420
Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.
Author : Mike Hamlin
Publisher : Heinemann Educational Publishers
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 41,36 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Short stories, English
ISBN : 9780435124953
This collection of stories is for key stage 4. Each genre includes a pre-twentieth century story and tales by twentieth century writers. Genres include: Horror, Crime and Detection, Ghosts and Mystery, Love, Science Fiction. Each section includes activities for comparison work as well as suggestions for student's own creative writing.
Author : William Kamkwamba
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 28,30 MB
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 006193769X
Now a Netflix Film, Starring and Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor of 12 Years a Slave William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger. But William had read about windmills, and he dreamed of building one that would bring to his small village a set of luxuries that only 2 percent of Malawians could enjoy: electricity and running water. His neighbors called him misala—crazy—but William refused to let go of his dreams. With a small pile of once-forgotten science textbooks; some scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves; and an armory of curiosity and determination, he embarked on a daring plan to forge an unlikely contraption and small miracle that would change the lives around him. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a remarkable true story about human inventiveness and its power to overcome crippling adversity. It will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those around him.
Author : Mike Royston
Publisher : Heinemann
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 19,43 MB
Release : 2007-04-02
Category : Children's stories, English
ISBN : 0435131362
Collection consists of stories from Britain with stories from other countries, cultures and literary traditions. the stories from the western world (mainly the UK) are paired by theme or genre with stories from other parts of the globe. This helps students get their bearings on literature which may otherwise seem alien to their interests and reading experience. The collection includes nineteen fables, folk tales and modern stories to make multicultural fiction to students of all ages and abilities.
Author : Stacy Aumonier
Publisher : Kessinger Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 18,23 MB
Release : 2009-04
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781104278427
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Author : Cynthia Rylant
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 34,63 MB
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1484712641
"This is a story about darkness and light, about sorrow and joy, about something lost and something found. This is a story about love." Cinderella's story has been told over and over, but never has it been touched by the kind of magic created by the contributors of this book. Mary Blair painted the original pictures for Walt Disney's incomparable animated film, and here her elegant art is gathered together as a picture book. Cynthia Rylant's stories about hardscrabble lives have won not only awards and honors, but hearts. Who better to take a young girl from the darkness of her garret room to the light and brilliance of a ballroom? Together these two great artists have created something quite astonishing: a Cinderella that is breathtaking, heartrending, and joyous, both for those who are coming to the tale for the very first time, and for those who think they know it well.
Author : Heather Amery
Publisher : Usborne Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,52 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Fables
ISBN : 9781409508427
"Traditional stories from all around the world"--Page 4 of cover.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 12,95 MB
Release : 2016-08-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781499481297
By offering different types of stories, this charming illustrated series is designed to appeal to a wide range of readers. Tales of thoughtful animals, characters who feel out of place, and a very special little boy teach readers important life lessons while helping them expand their vocabulary.
